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Media Contact

We’re excited to welcome media, bloggers, influencers, and content creators to cover the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo nationally or at any of our tour stops. Because we receive a high volume of requests, all outlets must submit a credential request in advance.

Freelancers:
Please have your assigning editor submit the request. We’re not able to credential unassigned freelancers.

Past approval doesn’t guarantee approval for the current year, so be sure to include your outlet details, page views, and any previous BPIR coverage. Incomplete requests can’t be processed.

If you’d like to feature BPIR, request interviews, email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. We’d love to hear from you.

MEDIA CONTACT
Michelle R. Johnson
BPIR Media Relations Director
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Media Credentials

BPIR welcomes accredited media, accredited photographers, bloggers, and influencers.

To request credentials, please complete the Media Request Form.

  • Requests must be submitted 7–10 days before each event
  • Approvals are sent within 48–72 hours
  • Credentials may be picked up at the Media Check-In table 1 hour before gates open or otherwise instructed.


Press Releases

Visit the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo’s EIN My Newsroom for our complete archive of official press releases, media announcements, and national distributions. This newsroom serves as the primary source for verified BPIR news and updates.

Download Media Press Kit

 Includes fact sheet, 2026 schedule, leadership bios, logos, and downloadable images.


Past Press & Media Coverage

To view all past BPIR media features, interviews, news articles, and coverage, please visit our Media Linktree


Valeria Howard Cunningham President and CEO of the BPIR

Margo Wade LaDrew National Development & Partnerships Director

DJ Tiffany Guess, Rodeo Co-Announcers, Marcos Friday & Acynthia Villery